Parakkai Gram Panchayat, Rajakkamangalam
Parakkai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Rajakkamangalam Panchayat Union and Kanniyakumari District Panchayat. Parakkai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Madhusoodhanapuram (Part), Parakkai, and Thengamputhoor. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Parakkai Gram Panchayat
Parakkai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Madhusoodhanapuram (Part) |
| 2 | Parakkai |
| 3 | Thengamputhoor |
| 4 | Thengamputhoor (Part) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Parakkai Gram Panchayat
Parakkai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Parakkai Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Rajakkamangalam Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Parakkai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kanniyakumari District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Parakkai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Parakkai Gram Panchayat
Where is Parakkai Gram Panchayat located?
Parakkai Gram Panchayat is located in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Rajakkamangalam Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Parakkai Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Parakkai Gram Panchayat: Madhusoodhanapuram (Part), Parakkai, Thengamputhoor, and Thengamputhoor (Part).
Which Panchayat Union does Parakkai Gram Panchayat come under?
Parakkai Gram Panchayat comes under Rajakkamangalam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kanniyakumari district.
Which District Panchayat does Parakkai Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanniyakumari District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Parakkai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Parakkai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rajakkamangalam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kanniyakumari District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Parakkai Gram Panchayat?
Parakkai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Parakkai Gram Panchayat do?
Parakkai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.